Ideas for design was publicly called for at the time of independence in 1983. Green represents the luscious national land and agriculture, yellow, the sunlight and wealth, black, African ancestors and tradition, and red, breaking away from colonialism and slavery. Also, the two white stars represent freedom and hope and also St. Christopher Island and Nevis Island which constitute the nation.
Saint Christopher and Nevis, Freedom and hope | |
Agriculture, rich national land | |
Sunlight, Wealth | |
People, tradition | |
Independence from colonialism and slavery |
Area | Capital | Language | Major industry | Currency |
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262km² | Basseterre | English | Agriculture, Tourism | East Caribbean dollar |